The 20 Best Western Movies About the Old, Wild West (Whatnerd)
"There's a long and storied history of movies set in the Wild West, which gave rise to the Western genre and all the iconic themes and archetypes the genre is still known for: cowboys, corrupt sheriffs, prostitutes, scorned lovers, saloon brawls, pistols at dawn... those sorts of things. So-called Westerns also have a certain aesthetic that may not appeal to viewers who aren't used to these kinds of movie—viewers who only know that Westerns were a favorite of old folks, so obviously these films are outdated, ancient, and boring. Right? Well, hold your horses! The truth is, many of the best Western movies transcended the genre to become beacons of cinema. From spaghetti Westerns to revisionist Westerns to Western-themed comedy classics, here are the best movies set in the Old West that are worth watching, even if you aren't a fan of the genre. Who knows? You just might find out what all the fuss is about!" - whatnerd.com
avg. score: 12 of 20 (59%)
required scores: 1, 7, 11, 14, 17
